The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is looking to implement a septic regulatory program within Electoral Areas A, B and C. Implementing a septic regulatory program helps reduce the impacts of sewage contamination in sensitive water courses.
"Protecting our environment and ensuring a healthy ecosystem is a top priority,” explains Marc Rutten, General Manager of Engineering Services. “The CVRD is recommending mandatory pump-outs of septic systems in all electoral areas plus requirements for inspections for high risk areas.”
Proposed program includes:
- Inspection-based program for high-risk areas, with mandatory pump-outs in all areas.
- Creation of a regulatory bylaw mandating septic inspections in identified high-risk areas and periodic pump-outs for Type 1 systems (i.e. every five years) and annual maintenance in accordance with the system maintenance plan for Type 2 and 3 systems for all areas.
- All pump-outs, maintenance and inspections would be coordinated and arranged by individual property owners.
- Incentives for septic system inspections and/or upgrades may also be included dependent on program resources.
Electoral Area residents are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the proposed program and next steps.
Information Session
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: Drop-in anytime 5- 7 pm
Location: Comox Valley Regional District Office | 770 Harmston Avenue | Civic Room
Interested residents can also ask questions, provide feedback and watch a virtual presentation on the proposed program at www.engagecomoxvalley.ca/septicregulations
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contact:
Darry Monteith
Manager of Liquid Waste Planning
250-334-6012